S. racemosus 
S. vulgaris 

Syringa—Lilac 
SAMBUCUS nigra aurea Golden Elder 
Tall, coarse-growing shrub with at- 
tractive golden yellow foliage and 
cherry-red fruits. Plant in masses in 
rich soil; it makes striking foliage 
color contrasts in the large shrub bor- 
der. 
SYMPHORICARPOS Chenaulti 
A new improved Coral-berry with 
smaller, tidy foliage. The fruits are 
not conspicuous; however, it makes a 
nice low hedge and, like all the Sym- 
phoricarpos, does well in semi-shade. 
Common Snowberry 
A bushy shrub with ornamental leaves 
and graceful, drooping branches, 
which in the autumn are covered with 
white, waxy berries about the size of 
marbles. Grows well in partial shade. 
Coralberry 
A valuable variety for planting on 
banks, as it has a heavy root system. 
The flowers are greenish white and 
are followed by clusters of dark, pur- 
plish red berries. Grows well in the 
shade. 
STEPHANANDRA flexuosa 
Cut-Leaf Stephanandra 
The neat, clean foliage is finely and 
delicately cut. Graceful, fountain- 
like habit of medium height. The 
small white flowers and interesting 
foliage make it a most refined shrub 
for the house foundation or facing of 
the shrub border. 

TAMARIX amurensis 
Hybrid Lilacs.” 
SYRINGA, Hybrid Varieties 
Alphonse Lavallee. Lilac. 
Belle de Nancy. Satiny pink. 
*“Bleuatre. Deep powder-blue. 
Charles Sargent. Violet-blue. 
“Charles X. Reddish purple. 
*Congo. Wine-red. 
Ellen Willmott. White. 
*Jan Van Tol. Large white. 
Leon Gambetta. Lilac-rose. 
“Lucie Baltet. Coppery old rose. ple. 
*Marie Legraye. White. 
Charles Joly. Dark purplish red. 
Katharine Havemeyer. Lilac-pink. 
SYRINGA - Lilacs 
FRENCH HYBRID LILACS 
For flower size and range of color they are much superior to the common 
Lilac, oftentimes blooming when the plants are only 2 feet tall. 
They are absolutely hardy but due to the fact that the buds open so early 
in the spring it is much more practical to transplant in the fall. 
Hybrid Lilacs are of easy culture. Plenty of cow manure or fertilizer should 
be worked in the soil as they are heavy feeders. Good drainage is essential 
as well as a sunny location. Do not plant under trees or too near the house 
as they like plenty of moisture to bloom well. 
All Lilacs grow better in a sweet soil. We, therefore, recommend an an- 
nual fall application of lime. The following list contains many of the “Better 
Lilac 
Michel Buchner. Light blue. 
Mme. Casimir Perier. White. 
Mme. Lemoine. White. 
“Monge. Deep purple. 
*Mont Blanc. White. 
Paul Thirion. Reddish purple. 
Pres. Fallieres. Light lilac. 
Pres. Grevy. Blue. 
Pres. Poincare. Purplish red. 
Pres. Viger. Bluish lilac. 
*Reaumur. Subdued rose-red. 
“Souy. Ludwig Spaeth. Deep pur- 
“Ville de Troyes. Dark purple. 
*Indicates single flowering varieties. 

Symphoricarpos racemosus 
Amur Tamarix 
Graceful, tall-growing shrub with inter- 
esting feathery foliage. In June it bears 
showy racemes of pink flowers. Prefers 
dry soil conditions and does very well 
at the seashore. 
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S. japonica 
S. Josikaea 
S. persica 
S. persica alba 
S. villosa 
S. vulgaris 
S. vulgaris alba 
SYRINGA chinensis (rothomagensis) 
Chinese Lilac 
Free-flowering, tall shrub with purplish lilac 
flowers in June. 
Japanese Tree Lilac 
See page 16. 
Hungarian Lilac 
A sturdy, large shrub of vigorous, upright 
growth. Dark green shiny leaves and bluish 
purple flowers. In comparison with other 
Lilaes, it blooms late, about the time that 
the common Lilac has finished. 
Persian Lilae 
-Free-blooming, graceful shrub about 8 feet 
tall, with refined foliage, smaller than the 
other Lilacs. Fragrant, pale purple flowers 
are borne in great profusion. Very satisfac- 
tory for the shrub border or hedges. 
White Persian Lilac 
Same general character as the above variety, 
only has white flowers. 
Late Lilac 
Late-blooming, tall shrub, with large leaves. 
The flowers are light pale pinkish in bud, 
opening to rosy white. 
Common Purple Lilac 
No other shrub is more typically colonial 
than this popular, fragrant Lilac which is 
found on nearly every New England home- 
stead. Absolutely hardy, and endures neglect 
and ill treatment. 
Common White Lilac 
Same general desirable characteristics as the 
preceding variety but having pure white, 
single, fragrant flowers. 
